"You only need 10 minutes of prep for this healthy Black Bean Soup recipe that's made in the Crock Pot! A vegan dinner that's a Panera copycat!..."
INGREDIENTS
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½ lb. dried black beans, rinsed
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4 cups vegetable broth
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1 onion, diced
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1 carrot, diced
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2 stalks celery, diced
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1 bay leaf
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1 ¼ teaspoons cumin
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon pepper
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½ teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
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½ teaspoon liquid smoke ((optional))
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Optional, for garnish: lime slices, sliced green onion, tortilla strips or chips, grated cheese, diced avocado, sour cream, fresh cilantro